Boiler Upgrade Scheme Knowsley
If you’re interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency, and your household is warmed by a fossil fuel central heating system, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) could be perfect for you.
At Outlook Energy Solutions, our friendly and experienced team can support you with the application and installation process of a new air source heat pump.
Keen to find out more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? Get in touch by calling our team on 0800 464 7292.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government-funded scheme for England and Wales. It’s designed to support homeowners and small businesses to pay for low-carbon heating systems to replace fossil fuel heating systems.
The scheme is installer‑led, so you contact an MCS‑certified installer – like us at Outlook Energy Solutions. We’ll then apply for the grant on your behalf.
What are the benefits of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Knowsley?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides UK households with many benefits, including a discount on energy efficiency improvements.
Lower energy bills
The installation of energy-efficient will lower your energy costs. As the new system is more efficient, it doesn’t waste as much energy when heating your home, saving on your monthly bills.
Discount on home-improvement measures
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers thousands of pounds towards the cost of energy-efficient home installations, allowing you to improve the energy performance of your home at a massive discount.
Fewer carbon emissions
Low-carbon heating systems don’t waste as much energy as older, fossil fuel heating systems. This ensures your home has a smaller carbon footprint, helping the environment.
Improved Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating
By raising the efficiency of your home, you’re improving your EPC rating. This is helpful if you ever want to sell your home years later. It will be more appealing than other properties on the market thanks to its higher EPC rating.
Who is eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Knowsley?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is designed for property and business owners in areas of England and Wales, such as Knowsley. It can be used for homes and small, non-domestic buildings that have a heating capability of 5 kWth.
How does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme work?
If successful with your application, the scheme will provide an upfront grant towards the cost and installation of:
- Air source heat pumps
- Water or ground source heat pumps
- Biomass boilers
This scheme is part of a wider plan to decarbonise heating in buildings and support the move away from gas and oil.
How much funding can I receive?
The BUS provides up to £7,500 off the cost and installation of a low-carbon heating system. For the cost and installation of a biomass boiler, you can receive up to £5000.
Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Knowsley
At Outlook Energy Solutions, our team of experts have installed energy-efficient improvements to homes all over the UK. We’re experienced installers across the North West of England, so chat to us, and we can point you in the right direction.
Call 0800 464 7292 today, and we’ll talk you through the entire Boiler Upgrade Scheme process in Knowsley, from application to installation and beyond.